I will be cruising the Greek Isles from Venice on Oct.1st. Trying to get ready ahead of time so I'm not rushing! I've been told that we should exchange money before the cruise. Is this necessary? Plus if we use credit cards is there an exchange fee when charge is being processed?

I will be cruising the Greek Isles from Venice on Oct.1st. Trying to get ready ahead of time so I'm not rushing! I've been told that we should exchange money before the cruise. Is this necessary? Plus if we use credit cards is there an exchange fee when charge is being processed?

thank you!

You'll have to check with your specific credit card company; some do charge a foreign exchange fee, some do not.

Using bank ATMs is the best, and least costly means of exchanging foreign currency.

thank you so much for the advice! seems ATMs are the way to go. I've already told my bank that I will be traveling and it's now noted on my account. So, I can just use my VISA or MC Debit Card at the ATMs I find in Venice? Greece too?